Three hour journey by slow train from Heidelberg with a changeover at Sttutgart I reach Ulm to meet my cousin. The main idea I had in mind this time was to do some hiking in Ulm, so we start with the cathedral. Its the tallest church in the world and we need to climb 768 [...]
Archive for February, 2007
Hiking in Ulm
Posted in Uncategorized on February 26, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Good places to eat in Heidelberg, Germany
Posted in Uncategorized on February 23, 2007 | 2 Comments »
After entering Heidelberg cross the OMV petrol bunk and when you look to the left there you will spot Burger King. Diagonally opposite on the right side is “Mand’y Railway Dinner – Real American Taste”place. Its modelled like a train coach and is an American restaurant. The food is quite good. You get burgers, pan [...]
Walk through the woods
Posted in Uncategorized on February 20, 2007 | 3 Comments »
After a day of skiing, the next day we went for a long walk through the woods. About 2kms from the ski house we parked the cars and then started the journey. This place is called “Ice Tobal”. You walk down first to reach water stream. This was covered with ice in most parts and [...]
Skiing experience
Posted in Uncategorized on February 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Probably for the first time and last time in my life I did skiing. Its not possible to ski anywhere in South India where I hail and work from. But now being in Germany and winter season we planned for this outing for another german friend who is also a ski instructor. So off we [...]
Weekend Trip
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Am off to learn and ski in Baden-Baden region in Germany. Not sure if I would be successfull or not. Not sure if there would be enough snow also to ski. Currently the sun is out for past two days and its getting really sunny though the chillness hasnt reduced.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Happy Valentines Day to all. Enjoy the evening with flowers & chocolates.Am walking around streets of Mannheim checking out how this day is celebrated here in Germany. Hope to be back with pictures tomorrow.
Update:
No pictures were possible as there were continuous rains from evening till night 11:00pm the time when I went back to Hotel.
Heidelberg Castle – Photo Essay
Posted in Uncategorized on February 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
So many times walking across Heidelberg and never been inside the castle. So this time we decided to go in. Its a good climb up to the castle and you need to purchase ticket for 3Euros per person.(Most of the photos are in B/W to give the effect of old times.. as in movies!!) [...]
Germany – Am back
Posted in Uncategorized on February 12, 2007 | 3 Comments »
My third trip in three years to Germany. It was tiring journey from Bangalore with a stopover at Paris for about 4hrs. But there wasnt much of visible tiredness since I had my share of sleep every time possible, of course keeping myself awake when the food trolley passed by.It was quite nice to see [...]
Life is tough – 34
Posted in Uncategorized on February 6, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Why is it people crib to clean their own house. Why to appoint a servant maid, it just goes to show what one can do with money. Creation of employment if you say but why such tough work and poor pay?
Day: SundayActivity: [...]
Cauvery Water dispute
Posted in Uncategorized on February 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Contrary to expectations there were no riots yesterday in Bangalore after Cauvery water dispute verdict by the tribunal. Bangalore was peaceful on most parts with Forum shopping Mall being completely empty.
A PJ:Person1: How come flights are being operated while buses are stopped from TamilNadu to Karnataka.Person2: Flights don’t have TN registration plate!!
